I reluctantly writing this review because I want to keep this book store a secret. This is the…read morecoolest bookstore I've ever been to. To top it off the employee was absolutely lovely and helpful. They have really cool vintage books of all genres. I could be in there for hours.

Open since 2010, this is definitely an eclectic and messy bookstore, but it's extremely enjoyable…read moreto peruse the selection and interact with a friendly staff. Inside is not as organized as many other bookstores and can be a bit challenging to find what you are looking for, but they do have a really interesting selection of choices. They don't have a dedicated parking lot, but it's easy to find street parking on the street behind or next to the shop. Pricing is very fair from what I saw, but I was unable to find any of the titles that I was looking for. They do have a mixture of used and new books, but if you're looking for a new book, you may have a bit of a challenge; however there are a ton of great used options. I would recommend to any bibliophile.

Fantastic used section, and very wide array of current books as well. Staff is always available and…read morehappy to help, and the discounts make it hard for you to leave without purchasing something.

Pulp Fiction has always offered a decent selection of new and old comics, and I absolutely loved…read moretheir previous location. That being said...I'm not a fan of their new location. I went down there on a Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago, and right in front was a homeless man and a pile of what was very likely human shit smeared on the sidewalk lol. Now, I know this isn't necessarily a fault of the comic shop itself, and I do sympathize for the city's unhoused population, but having that being my first impression of their new location was kind of jarring. Never encountered this issue at the old location. I do plan to visit again though, and maybe next time can have a more pleasant experience and give the full five stars.

I have been dying to come to The Ripped Bodice for so long and my husband had a random weekend off…read moreand decided he would take me. We are coming from San Diego so it was only a 2ish hour drive, we found parking right away which was really nice and I was so so excited to check it out. As soon as you step in you're greeted by such a whimsical display of books and I was instantly obsessed. The bookstore is really large and has so many great options for romance books, ya and some children's books plus tons of bookish merch. It was really hard to choose which book to get, but I ended up getting a paperback of Eldritch by Keri Lake, a magnetic book marker and a tote bag, thank you to my husband for that. I love the little Ripped Bodice tote, instead of a paper bag, they offered a reusable tote for I think $2-5? Which was a fun little souvenier! Also super dog friendly everyone was so sweet to our little Kodi!

I came here for a book signing my first ever author event. Wanda Hellmund was here featuring her…read moredebut album. Parking: there is street parking however they only allow an 1-2 hours depending on the spot, across the street from the bookstore you will see a white and green sign that says parking, it's in a very narrow alley, you enter there until you reach the end of the alley and a parking structure is on the left side. It's $7 to park Come early , there will be a line for author signing. Service: ripped bodice does events so nicely, be patient because they move their store around for the q&a and then the signing. The reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is, They have a section for signed author books, I bought two books but ended up exchanging one, while I was at the register the cashier with brown hair, bangs and glasses attended me, right in front of me speaking to her coworker mentioned in a sarcastic tone "yeah exchanges I lovveee these" at least wait until I'm not within ear shot. I felt so bad, I didn't realize exchanges meant you had to climb mountains with 20 lbs in each hand. So just beware they do not like exchanges. Don't be indecisive like me. :(

Very small location with mostly books, but I was pleasantly surprised to see they were separated by…read morecategory and alphabetized by author. I'll be back because of that. Theres only a small rack in the center of the store with clothes, but I did end up finding a shirt I liked off it. There was a woman there with blonde short hair and she was very sweet and kind. She was friendly with all the customers and really uplifted the vibe in there. I liked seeing her recognize some regulars and say hi. She made shopping there fun honestly. I'll be back for the organized books and the nice/friendly staff.

Very small store, mostly books. One two sided rack of clothing on the day I visited. Definitely not…read moreworth a special trip. I think most people are here to drop off donations, and for that purpose I think it's ideal.

Opened in early 2021 I would say this is the most popular bookstore in Culver City and my favorite…read more It's located in the heart of downtown on the corner of two of the most popular streets. They also have a fantastic café inside so even if you're not searching for a book or magazine, it's still a great place to grab a bite or drink. There is a covered free parking lot in the back, but it was completely full when I visited so I found free street parking in the neighborhood in the block next to the bookstore. All of the staff that I encountered was very friendly as well. As mentioned the café, attached is terrific and I especially enjoyed their Vanilla Latte and the Turkey Avocado Panini. It was extremely fresh and I loved it. I was not able to find some of the history, business, or philosophy book titles I was searching for so they don't have a huge stock compared to some of the big chains, but I was able to find some alternate titles worth considering. Definitely worth stopping in if you are a bibliophile or in Culver City and I plan to visit again as well.

It's a super cute spot but omg a little crowded around like 11am to 12pm noon but I love that they…read morehave a decent variety of different genres of books, I live for the health section hehe however I got overwhelmed because of how tight the spaces was inside tbh The only thing I love is sitting in their large and fun looking orange chairs outside and the gift shop items inside "but pricey" It's best to come here when there's less crowd otherwise if I were to use this as a study place then I feel like I wouldn't concentrate well due to people moving around so much. I have phobia of people being really close to me since I really respect my little bubble space between other people (: Again, this would be a good place to visit if you like books and prefer the bookstore vibes with the cozy cafe atmosphere. I grew up with Barnes n Noble and that will be my only choice to check out books.

Woooow!!! What a fantastic selection of children's books! This store is huge but had so many books…read morededicated to kids of all ages! I walked in on a story reading time and so even that was a pleasant surprise! Everyone here was super nice! I appreciated their friendliness. :) Books are priced at retail. Support local independent bookstores!

Amazing service and great with kids. Massive selection of kids books, puzzles, and board games. My…read morekiddo has a hard time leaving from having so many books to browse and buy. Can't wait to go back!

Our ohana is affiliated with the Pauline cooperators so we always enjoy and look forward to…read morevisiting all the different Daughters of St Paul book and media stores. We were in Culver City for another event and made a point to swing by. This location is perfect for reaching out to the very challenging region of Southern California. Definitely an oasis of peace in a place that knows very little peace. The sister's are wonderful and welcoming. The Blessed Sacrament prayer chapel is open to all and is perfect for contemplation, meditation, and silent prayer. The selection of books, gifts, religious devotionals, and media is extensive and anything you want that you cannot find on the shelves, can be special ordered. Highly recommended. No peace? Know Jesus. Need a place to start the journey? Stop here first. Pax Christi

Shopping in Culver City, Los Angeles, California…read more.. On my list of places to visit was Pauline Books and Media... Because the stores in Honolulu and San Diego have closed for business. I was actually looking for a book that I couldn't find online. I thought that I could ask in person. Well... The Sister who helped me was very kind. She told me that the book was out of print and a new edition is in the works. Okay! I looked around the shop and found many gifts! Besides books and CDs/DVDs, there are also rosaries, Prayer Cards, gift bags, children's items, figurines, pouches, and more! If you need a gift for a Baptism, Holy Communion, or Confirmation, this is the perfect place to shop! There's also a Chapel in the back with a nice, comfy seating area in front of it - and a statue of Saint Paul near the door. I wrote some prayer requests in the book - so, I feel like I'm getting more help! I was glad that I found this Pauline Bookstore. There are others across the USA and one in Canada. Maybe I can visit those in the future...

This store is a dream come true for people who live books about culture, art, music and society…read more The service is personal and friendly and you can easily get lost there for hours, browse and sitting down for a deeper inquiry.

Arcana is a very cool and modern bookstore in Culver City with a lot of different art books to…read moreperuse. You could definitely spend a good 1-2 hours in here!

I had an excellent experience with this bike shop. I took in a mountain bike wheel and they had a…read morestuck rotor. I couldn't get it off and they were able to get it off for me. Excellent people very nice. I highly recommend this shop.

I can't say enough good things about Abba Padre Bikes in the Culver City area. So calm, kind, and…read morecaring - genuinely great service and communication throughout the whole dropoff, phone, and p[ickup process. Needed my wife's pretty beat-up bike taken care of - they were not demeaning, but just asked a lot of questions to give me flexibility for how much or how little I wanted to get done. Were very clear that if anything "extra" needed to be done that they would call to ask permisssion. Long story short: after a few days I pick up the bike and she's beautiful with a new seat and handlebars, and gears and brakes that work perfectly. All that at a very reasonable price. Will be taking my bikes to Abba Padre for all their fixit needs!